Today’s Current Affairs: 11th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: December 11, 2024
Subaru Telescope : In News
Subaru Telescope : In News The Subaru Telescope recently captured a pair of interacting galaxies designated as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. Subaru Telescope is a Japanese 8.2-metre optical-infrared telescope. It is located on the dormant volcano Mauna Kea (4,163 metres) on the island of Hawaii. The telescope is named for the Japanese name for […]
Marbled Duck : Spotted
Marbled Duck: Recently spotted a marbled duck — an unusual winter migrant at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years. The Marbled Duck, also known as marbled teal, is a relatively small duck characterized by its black bill, pale-spotted gray-brown plumage, dark eye patch, and the absence of a speculum. Scientific Name: Marmaronetta angustirostris It is […]
Voronezh Radar
Voronezh Radar: India is set to finalise a landmark USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia, aimed at acquiring a Russian Voronezh ballistic missile attack early warning radar. The Voronezh radar system is a critical component of Russia’s early warning and missile defence infrastructure. It is capable of identifying and tracking a range of threats, […]
Bima Sakhi Yojana
Bima Sakhi Yojana: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana’s Panipat. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative of the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who have passed out of Class 10. They will receive specialised training and a stipend […]
Melye-amiley
Melye-amiley: A recent study published in the prestigious journal ‘Food Frontiers highlighted that extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects. Melye-amiley is a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura. It has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health. It reduces […]
GG Tau A System
GG Tau A System: Researchers from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha, studied a unique triple-star system called GG Tau A. GG Tau A System is a unique triple-star system which is located 489 light-years away from Earth. The system is young – 1 to 5 million years old, which […]
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal: The Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal. Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal has been jointly developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. It is a platform to promote self-reliance in governance training and strengthen governance training. It is developed on the iGOT platform, […]
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme: The central government has revised the prices of food items provided to children under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. In 2021, Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Scheme. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students. […]
India-Japan Forum 2024
India-Japan Forum 2024: At the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India underscored the potential for a strategic semiconductor alliance between India and Japan.India and Japan are revitalizing their semiconductor industries to enhance global supply chain resilience.
